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Tucson Transit fares still waived during pandemic

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“Transit fares remain free. Sun Tran will announce when fares will be reinstated on social media, our website, on buses and at transit centers.” Regular bus fare is $1.50 one way with various discounts,using Sun Go card: https://www.suntran.org/how-to-ride/bus-fares-and-pass-locations. To ride the 4 mile Sun Link streetcar, the all day pass costs $4.50, with semester discounts … Read more

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City of Tucson waives transit fares during month of March, due to COVID-19 concerns – updated

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UPDATED 3/31/20: Transit fares will be waived through at least April 17 as the effort to protect the health and safety of the community continues throughout the city. Carolyn’s note: We were walking along 4th Avenue last night, and Sun Link streetcar was running virtually empty. Easy to ride, just jump on & off along … Read more

Ride Transit free on Election Day in Tucson

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CITY OFFERS FREE RIDES ON ELECTION DAY

Free Transit Fares on November 6th on Sun Tran, Sun Link and Sun Van

“The City of Tucson will offer free transit fares all day on Tuesday, November 6th, to make it easier for citizens to vote on Election Day.

“We want to make it as easy as possible for voters to get to the polls,” said Mayor Jonathan Rothschild. “The right to vote is so important, and we want to ensure that everyone who’s eligible to vote has the opportunity to vote.”

Everyone is welcome to ride Sun Tran, Sun Express, and the Sun Link streetcar for free.  For Sun Van paratransit passengers, rides will also be free.  Sun Shuttle and Sun Shuttle Dial-a-Ride are not participating in the Free-Ride Day, so those riders will pay the regular fare.

“Sun Tran’s comprehensive network of bus routes provides Tucson with a vital resource for citizens’ ability to exercise their right to vote,” said Sun Tran General Manager Steve Spade. “The service will help more people be able to have their voice heard.”

To find their polling place, registered voters can visit the Pima County Elections Department website.  The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Sun Tran & Sun Link launching new 3 Day Transit Pass

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3-DAY TRANSIT PASS PILOT PROGRAM LAUNCHES AUGUST 15

New 3-Day Pass provides unlimited rides on Sun Tran and Sun Link  (press release)

 TUCSON, Ariz. – “Sun Tran, Sun Link, and City of Tucson Department of Transportation will launch a 3-Day Pass pilot program, available August 15 through February 2018.  The new 3-Day Pass will provide unlimited rides on Sun Link, Sun Tran and select Sun Shuttle routes for 72 consecutive hours after first activated on transit vehicles.

Tucson residents can take advantage of the 3-Day Pass on Sun Link and Sun Tran bus routes to travel more frequently and to more destinations.  The 3-Day Pass offers an alternative to the current 1-Day and 30-Day pass options and will be available to the general public through February 15, 2018.

The 3-Day Pass provides a convenient transit option for visitors to explore Tucson’s entertainment districts along the Sun Link streetcar route.  Jane McCollum, General Manager of Main Gate Square, says, “The 3-Day Pass will be great for tourists and conference goers, as well as locals who might enjoy a staycation in the greater downtown core.”

The pass will be tested for a six month period and will be evaluated to determine if the pilot program or similar program will be integrated into the public transportation fare structure on a long-term basis.

The 3-Day Pass costs $10 ($11 total when loaded on the GoTucson Transit app or $12 total when including the cost of a newSunGO Card) and can be purchased online, by phone, on the GoTucson Transit app, at SunGO Sales Outlets, Ticket Vending Machines at the City of Tucson’s three transit centers, Sun Tran Special Services Office, or Sun Tran Administrative Office.

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New Sun Tran rates go into effect January 1, 2017

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Sun Tran Introduces New Fares and SunGO Savings Programs for 2017

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“Effective January 1, 2017, Sun Tran, Sun Link and Sun Shuttle will implement a new fare structure and several new programs to allow riders to pay lower fares when using a SunGO Card.

  • Cash fares will be $1.75 for full-fare riders, $.75 for economy fare-riders and $2.25 for express buses.
  • Riders who pay their fare using value on a SunGO Card will now pay a discounted fare – $1.50 for full-fare riders and $.60 for economy-fare riders.
  • Each fare entitles the passenger to two hours of unlimited rides on all regular Sun Tran, Sun Link and Sun Shuttle routes.  Riders must have a SunGO card in order to load the two-hour transfer ticket.
  • Riders who load a Day Pass on their SunGO Card will also receive a discount – paying only $3.75 for unlimited rides during a 24-hour period.

 

New Fares on Sun Tran, Sun Link and Sun Shuttle

Effective January 1, 2017
Full Fare Economy Fare* Express Route Fare
One-way Cash Fare $1.75 $.75 $2.25
Fare Paid with SunGO Card $1.50 $.60 $2.25
1-Day Ticket – Sun Link Stops $4.00
1-Day Pass on SunGO Card $3.75
30-Day Pass on SunGO Card $45.00 $18.00 $60.00
* Economy Fare requires SunGO ID & Card

In addition, two promotional programs will allow riders to save even more when they use a SunGO Card.

  • $25 for $20: SunGO Card users who load $20 in value on their registered SunGO card, use it within 45 days and notify Sun Tran will receive a $5 value added to their SunGO card.
  • Free SunGO Card with Registration: Riders who register a SunGO card will receive a registration bonus – $2 added to their card.

According to Sun Tran General Manager Kate Riley, the fare change is part of a broader set of changes in 2017 which includes expansion of the frequent transit network (routes on which buses run at least every 15 minutes) and improvements at bus stops.  “Our goal is to make transit easier to use, more comfortable and affordable for everyone.”

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